oğlum
/oːlum/from spelling rules
The English phrase "my son" is translated into Turkish as oğlum.
oğlum is a term used by a parent to refer to their male child. In a colloquial sense, older people may use oğlum to address much younger men or boys as a term of endearment or familiarity, similar to 'sonny' or 'my boy' in English.
What does it mean word for word?
The word oğlum is composed of oğul (son) and the first-person singular possessive suffix -um (my).
How does it change in a sentence?
When oğlum is the direct object of a verb, it takes the accusative suffix to become oğlumu.
How do you pronounce it?
The IPA is /oːlum/. The sound is similar to the [oo] in "cool" and the [m] in "much".
Did you know?
- In very casual Turkish speech, oğlum is often used as a conversational filler, similar to how English speakers use 'man' or 'dude' to pace their sentences.
- While usually affectionate, shouting oğlum! at a friend can function as an exclamation of 'hey!' or 'come on!' when the speaker is frustrated.
- In certain street slang or highly informal settings, oğlum can be used confrontationally to challenge another person's authority or status.
Examples in context
- Oğlum asi bir genç.My son is a rebellious teenager.This sentence uses oğlum to describe a son who is a rebellious teenager.Tatoeba #5174692 by duran, translation #1920147 by Spamster
- Bu benim oğlum Tom.This is my son, Tom.This sentence uses oğlum to introduce a son named Tom.Tatoeba #6582265 by deyta, translation #6582023 by Hybrid
- Bu CD oğluma aittir.This CD belongs to my son.This sentence uses oğluma (a form of oğlum) to show ownership of a CD.Tatoeba #4090023 by duran, translation #970148 by slivercat
- Hoş geldiniz, oğlum.Welcome, my son.
- Nasılsın, evladım?How are you, my son?
- Yardım eder misin, yavrum?Can you help, my dear son?
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Example conversation
Merve is talking to her son Emre about his school grades.
- MerveOğlum, karneni ne zaman alacaksın?My son, when will you get your report card?
- EmreGelecek hafta Cuma günü alacağım.I will get it next Friday.
- MerveUmarım notların bu sefer iyidir.I hope your grades are good this time.
- EmreEvet, çok çalıştım.Yes, I studied very hard.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Turkish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
